Rosemary Taylor Shaw
Dec 18, 2025
Rosemary Taylor Shaw, 81, widow of Gary Spencer Shaw, of Fishersville passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab.
Mrs. Shaw was born in San Diego, California on March 4, 1944, daughter of the late Azzie Taylor.
Rosemary retired after many years of service as a school bus driver for Staunton...
Rebecca "Becky" Whitesell Kidd
Dec 18, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" "MawMaw" (Whitesell) Kidd, 53, wife of Michael "Mike" "PawPaw" Kidd of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Kidd was born in Waynesboro, Virginia, on January 19, 1972, a daughter of Sondra Ann (Keyser) Whitesell and the late Ward Gay Whitesell.
Becky...
Nelda Jane (Terry) Daggy
Dec 18, 2025
Nelda "Jane" (Terry) Daggy, 78, widow of Colin Whitney Daggy, formerly of Railroad Avenue, Deerfield, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Augusta Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
Mrs. Daggy was born in Augusta County, Virginia on October 6, 1947, daughter of the late Garland Rio Terry and Myrtle Kathryn (Carroll) Terry.
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Joan Anna Baxter-Ramaika
Dec 17, 2025
Joan Anna Ramaika (nee Patten) passed on to her greatest reward on December 17, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born on July 5, 1933, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Joan was a graduate of Haverford High School and West Chester University. She was a longtime resident of West Chester, PA, Naples, FL, and most recently Staunton, VA....
Donna Lee (Messinger) Godfrey
Dec 16, 2025
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Donna Lee (Messinger) Godfrey, 77, of Waynesboro, joined her Lord in heaven.
Donna was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 7, 1948, a daughter of the late Donald H. and Lillian F. (Smith) Messinger.
Donna was a graduate of Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown, PA. Â Before earning an Associates...
Nancy Louise (Hamblin) Puffenbarger
Dec 13, 2025
Nancy Louise (Hamblin) Puffenbarger, 75, wife of James Wesley Puffenbarger, Jr., of Craigsville, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Puffenbarger was born in Radford, Virginia on June 13, 1950, a daughter of the late Flora Hamblin and John J. Hamblin.
Nancy retired from Staunton...
Ronald Sherwood Messinger
Dec 13, 2025
Ronald Sherwood Messinger, 87, husband of Carole Kay (Deibert) Messinger, of Newport Road, Steeles Tavern, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
Mr. Messinger was born in Slatington, Pennsylvania on October 7, 1938, a son of the late Warren Allen Messinger and Florence Henrietta (Thomas) Messinger.
Ronald retired from...
Leonard Allen Layman
Dec 13, 2025
Leonard "Allen" Layman, 83, peacefully left this life on Saturday, December 13, 2025 surrounded by his cherished family.
Mr. Layman was born on October 19, 1942 in Staunton, Virginia, a son of the late Leonard Andrew Layman and Dorothy Virginia (Garland) Layman.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Layman was also preceded in death by...
Otis Dudley Feaganes
Dec 12, 2025
Otis Dudley Feaganes, 87, husband of Sallie Ann (Campbell) Feaganes of Red Oaks Drive in Staunton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at his residence.
Mr. Feaganes was born in Remington, Virginia on March 16, 1938.
Otis was a faithful member of Fishersville Baptist Church / Fishersville Community Church. He will be remembered for his...
Dale Kennan Guffey
Dec 10, 2025
Dale Kennan Guffey, 68, formerly of Fisher Circle in Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Staunton.
Mr. Guffey was born in Staunton, Virginia on August 12, 1957, a son of Betty Lou (Wimer) Guffey and the late Ray Kennan Guffey.
Dale graduated from Robert E. Lee High School...
Madeline Gail (Trent) Fitzgerald
Dec 9, 2025
Madeline Gail (Trent) Fitzgerald, 70, widow of David Caskie Fitzgerald of Courtney Woods Lane, Stuarts Draft, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on October 1, 1955, a daughter of the late Charlie Cline and Frances May (Dawson) Trent.
A woman of steadfast faith and...
Mary Sue (Nutty) Wagner
Dec 7, 2025
Mary Sue (Nutty) Wagner, 86, wife of Donald Ray "Don" Wagner, of Mona Circle, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Wagner was born in Augusta County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward Raymond and Minnie Ada (Moore) Nutty.
Sue was an active member of Third Presbyterian Church. She was an...
Easter (Brown) Pitzer
Dec 6, 2025
Easter (Brown) Pitzer, 100, widow of Paul Preston Pitzer, of Fishersville, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mrs. Pitzer was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on April 12, 1925, a daughter of the late Clinton Dewey Brown and Rebecca Lorise (Glass) Brown.
Easter was the oldest active member of St....
Sherry Lynn Grissom
Dec 4, 2025
Sherry Lynn Grissom, 56, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. A resident of Stuart's Draft, VA, Sherry's vibrant presence touched everyone who had the joy of knowing her.
Sherry was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1969.
She was a devoted mother to her children, Richard, Ashley, David and Jacob Grissom. Sherry was...
Barbara Hartman Ayres
Dec 4, 2025
Barbara Hartman Ayres, 70, widow of Ronald Lee "Charlie" Ayres of Buena Vista, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Ayres was born in Virginia, on September 7, 1955 a daughter of the late Audra Kirby and special step-father, Wayne Kirby.
Barbara enjoyed the outdoors, holidays and spending time with her...
Jo Annis (Humbert) Eller
Dec 3, 2025
Jo Annis (Humbert) Eller, 92, widow of Harlan Hernley "Andy" Eller, of Crimora, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.
Mrs. Eller was born in New Hope, Virginia on September 28, 1933, a daughter of the late Joseph Alvin Humbert and Naomi (Wright) Humbert.
Jo Annis graduated from...
Gratton Payne "G.P." Fisher, Iii
Dec 2, 2025
SERVICE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
Gratton Payne "G.P." Fisher, III, 66, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Blue Ridge Christian Home in Raphine.
Mr. Fisher was born on December 16, 1958, a son of the late Gratton Payne Fishers, Jr. and Margaret Houston (Groah) Swats.
G.P. was a...
Ruby Jane (Ruebush) Hutchens
Nov 30, 2025
Ruby Jane (Ruebush) Hutchens, 95, widow of Robert Raymond Hutchens, Sr., of Waynesboro, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Kings Daughters Health and Rehabilitation in Staunton.
Mrs. Hutchens was born in Augusta County, Virginia on June 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Clarence Crowell Ruebush, Sr. and Anna Grace (Brockway) Ruebush.
Ruby...
Agnes Ernestine (Hussey) Stanley
Nov 30, 2025
Agnes Ernestine (Hussey) Stanley, 99, widow of Lloyd Andres Stanley, Sr., of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Brookdale of Staunton.
Mrs. Stanley was born in Sangersville, Virginia on January 16, 1926, daughter of the late David Andrew Hussey and Fannie Rebecca (Arion) Hussey.
Agnes was employed with Smith's Transfer as a...
Betty L. (Monroe) Harris Decker
Nov 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Betty L. (Monroe) Harris Decker, 89.
Betty left for her heavenly home on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence in Staunton, VA.
Betty was born in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, on November 22, 1936, to Allen and Mary Kathrine Monroe. She was...
